Phillips and Reid clash Aug 9

Former WBO and IBF jr. middleweight world champion Verno Phillips, 39-11-1, with 20 knockouts, of Denver, Colorado, will fight former NABF welterweight and jr. middleweight champion Teddy Reid, 23-7-2, with 17 knockouts, of Adelphi, Maryland, in the 12-round main event. The Trans America Boxing middleweight title will be at stake. Now 36 years old, Verno is coming off an impressive win against former contender J.C. Candelo in his last fight in April. Ranked No. 8 in the world by The Ring, Verno has been fighting top opposition for over a decade and always gives strong performances. The 35 year old Reid is an aggressive slugger who always makes exciting fights. He is coming off a draw in his last fight, but his last five wins have been by knockout. In the co-featured bout scheduled for eight rounds, undefeated heavyweight prospect Alonzo Butler, 23-0-1, with 18 knockouts, of Knoxville, Tennessee, will fight Maurice Wheeler, 10-6-1, with one knockout, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An exciting lineup of five supporting bouts is planned to complete the event. All bouts are subject to change without notice.